Wendy β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Wendy is a feminine name of English origin. It was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan', where it was used as the name of a young girl who befriended Peter Pan. The name Wendy is believed to be a variation of the name Gwendolen.
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Meaning of Wendy:
Wendy is a feminine name of English origin. It was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan', where it was used as the name of a young girl who befriended Peter Pan. The name Wendy is believed to be a variation of the name Gwendolen. It carries the meaning of 'friend' or 'wanderer'. Individuals with the name Wendy are often described as friendly, kind-hearted, and adventurous.
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: English
- US popularity: In 2022, 192 newborns in the United States were named Wendy (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1967 with 11259 babies.
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What does the name Wendy mean?
Wendy is a feminine name of English origin. It was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan', where it was used as the name of a young girl who befriended Peter Pan. The name Wendy is believed to be a variation of the name Gwendolen. It carries the meaning of 'friend' or 'wanderer'.
What is the origin of the name Wendy?
Wendy is a girl's name of English origin.
Is Wendy a boy or girl name?
Wendy is commonly used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Wendy?
In 2022, 192 newborns in the United States were named Wendy, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1967, with 11,259 babies given the name.
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